In other words, everyone who uses QuickBooks Desktop needs to have their own license seat. You need one license seat for every person in your network who will be using QuickBooks. A license can include multiple license seats. For example, you can purchase a 3-user license for QuickBooks. In that case, 1 license would cover 3 people who are using QuickBooks (3 license seats): 1 license with 3 seats for 3 users. Note: All QuickBooks Desktop licenses can support QuickBooks multi-user access.

How many computers can I install my QuickBooks on?

You can install QuickBooks Desktop for everyone for whom you have a license seat.

If some users have more than one computer, per the QuickBooks Software License Agreement, they can have QuickBooks installed with their license seat on both their work computer and a portable computer.

Here is what the license agreement says:

You may: (a) install the Software on one computer for access and use by only one specific person; and (b) install the Software on one additional portable computer (e.g., a laptop that you own and use in your business), so long as only the same specific person accesses and uses the Software. (2010 Software License Agreement Section B, Sub-section 1)

How do I purchase another license?

When you purchase a “copy” of QuickBooks Desktop, you are usually purchasing a license for 1 user. However, before purchasing additional seats or licenses, it is a good idea to review your purchase documentation to see what you already have.